Déguis, m. (thieves’), disguise.
Déguiser (popular), se —— en cerf, to make off, “to brush,” or “to leg it.” See [Patatrot].
Déjeté, adj. (popular), weakly; ugly. N’être pas trop ——, to be still handsome.
Déjeûner, m. and verb (popular), de perroquet, biscuit dipped in wine; (military) —— à la fourchette, to fight a duel.
Déjoséphier (popular), to educate, not in the better sense of the word; “to put one up to snuff.” An allusion to Madame Potiphar’s attempts on Joseph’s virtue.
De la bourrache! (popular), expressive of refusal; might be rendered by “no go!” “you be blowed.” See [Nèfles].
Délass. Com. (popular), theatre of the Délassements Comiques.
Délicat et blond (popular), is said ironically of a dandy or “Jemmy Jessamy;” also of an effeminate fellow who cannot bear pain or discomfort.
Délicoquentieusement (theatrical), marvellously.
Délige, f. (popular), for diligence, public coach.